Description
Apply to be a member of the 2025-26 BDWinds by registering for an audition through this portal. You will be sent a confirmation and your audition packet. Prepare your audition packet excerpts, record, and upload a video per the provided instructions to be considered for the 2025-26 BDWinds.
*NOTE* The BDWinds is an August-May ensemble that meets and rehearses on Monday afternoons in the East Bay (currently in Pleasant Hill). To participate, you must be local to the East Bay during the August-May season. Registration refunds will not be granted to parties who apply from out of area.
Video Submission are accepted from April 14th until August 4th.
2025-26 SEASON SCHEDULE
FALL 2025
Fall Retreat: Sunday, August 17 (Open to all BDWinds members no matter the concert cycle you sign up for)
CYCLE 1
Monday Rehearsal Dates: September 15, 22, 29, and Oct 6
Concert: Thursday, Oct 9
CYCLE 2
Monday Rehearsal Dates: October 20, 27, Nov 3 and 10
Concert: Monday, November 17
Winter Social: Monday, December 1 (Open to all BDWinds members no matter the concert cycle you sign up for)
SPRING 2026
Spring Retreat: Sunday, February 1 (Open to all BDWinds members no matter the concert cycle you sign up for)
CYCLE 3
Monday Rehearsal Dates: February 23, Mar 2, 9, and 16
Concert: Tuesday, March 17
CYCLE 4
Monday Rehearsal Dates: April 20, 27, May 4 and 11
Concert: Sunday, May 17
Spring Banquet: Monday, May 18 (Open to all BDWinds members no matter the concert cycle you sign up for)
Monday Rehearsals are held from 4:45-7:15 PM at Valley View Middle School in Pleasant Hill, CA unless communicated otherwise
**Tuition Discounts provided for full season commitment, but members can opt to participate in 1-3 cycles as well - BDWinds strives to provide a flexible, professional experience to allow students with all schedules, budgets, and commitment abilities to participate.
Review the FAQs Page and the Calendar for more details
Follow the FAQs on how to submit your video when you LOGIN - CHECK HERE